Friday, May 30, 2003

I heard a voice from the outside world; "need blog...must have blog!" Someone is trying to break the spell of the Mac-Media iMovie. I am in a trance. I have not fed children or ironed husband's shorts. I am a multi media, disc burning, movie making, memory momma! Using this software and applying all our photos in an entertaining format is simultaneously engrossing and aggravating. Stuff fails or gets munched in cyber space, but I come close to perfection, so I can not stop.

Of course I am exaggerating a little. I have not completely neglected my domestic duties...I did do a load of laundry. Everyone: clean underwear is on my bed. And Alex has learned to make pancakes, so eat up! I even started the dishwasher and bought toothpaste and cat food. And I could never forget that this is Family Night. So, kids, who wants to drive to the Apple Store and force the sales boy to tell me the secret inner workings of iDVD and The Ken Burns' Effect?!

Last night my husband came home, grinning. Seems our local Public Radio station had a little trouble unloading some of their auction prizes. A lot of interesting items and unique opportunities were on the block for real cheap. Anyone tuned in to PBS Radio last night would have heard the last minute announcer's appeals for people to bid on beach walks and home baked pies, motorcycle tours and tennis matches; all with national and/or local radio personalities. Some of these opportunities were apparently too good to pass up! Stayed tuned for further updates...

Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Nearly completely absorbed in editing a slide show of Bill and Alison's wedding. On some rare occasions I can appreciate why Geoff loves his work and so easily loses track of time. I am having a lot of fun, and some frustration, using the computer to fade, zoom, cut, crop, paste, transition and add music to all the pictures from the whole wedding weekend.

I don't know if I'll ever find timeto bake like this again!

Anne and I are thinking of signing up for the next baking class in October. I noticed that kneading, proofing, shaping and baking in the class was simple enough, but for doing it at home-I need some more practice. Okay and the wine and catered lunch helped too. As long as I bring home the "final exam" I think the boys will let me go again.

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Phew... last time I was here I was worrying about red flags, then suddenly it was PURPLE!? Crazy few days, with some surprises. Now, I am just sending my best thoughts for people trying to recover from these fires, and even, still fighting the California wildfires. Stay strong, all.

December 12, 2017

11:00 am

"Red Flag Warning" has always been the message that put me on edge. Last night our phones alarmed with a text message: "Purple Flag Warning." Purple is a higher level of fire danger... high winds blowing east to west, low humidity, and loads of dry brush in canyons and open spaces. It was a restless night. And I don't expect much relief until Los Angeles and Ventura are safe.

December 7, 2017

Angelinos, take care. California wild fires, all fires, unnerve me. We've evacuated three times, and witnessed the fear and dread first hand. Praying for the first responders, and for a break in the weather.

December 6, 2017

10:40 am

Blogging, like a pair of jeans that most would have thrown out by now... worn, faded, out of style. But so familiar and comfortable, dependable somehow, too... so I keep 'em.

December 4, 2017

10:28 am

Looking for a reasonable means of being in Oregon, and Wisconsin for Christmas... also would like to have all of our friends, family and pets with us, too. We don't need fancy trimmings or luxury accommodations. Just a group hug, and time together gathered around a kitchen table, with some tea.

November 25, 2017

11:08 am

Our Thanksgiving forecast is looks like a hot day in July. I suggested to my friend, Anna Banana, "Next year in NY!" Where would you like to spend Thanksgiving? If you came to California, you could have turkey and stuffing on the beach, and then surf!

November 21, 2017

9:11 am

Never question whether a day can “get any worse.” I’ve been making that mistake for about a year.

November 20, 2017

4:59 pm

Gratitude. Gratitude. Gratitude. Gratitude.

Excuse me while I practice my "gratitude," which is being sorely tested... this year.